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02-05-1952 Regular Meeting 1"9 REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL February 5, 1952 A regular meeting of the Village Council of Miami Shores Village, Florida, was held at 7:30 o'clock P.M. , .February 5, 1952, at the Village Hall with the following Councilmen present: Mayor M. E. Reynolds George A. Frix _ Michael J. Franco William E. Carpenter S. D. Phillips, Jr. Absent: None Mr. Herbert Nadeau attended in the absence of Mr. Anderson, Village Attorney. Minutes of the regular meetings of January 8 and January 15 were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Franco, seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously. Mr. Andrew Zenorini appeared before the Council in regard to the purchase of the home at 912 N. E. 95th Street, providing the servants apartment at the rear could be used as a museum room for public display. After discussion of this request, the Council agreed that this proposed use of the property was not in keeping with the residential zoning of the Shores. The next item on the agenda was an application for permit to install a sidewalk service window at the Peoples National Bank. Representing the bank were Mr. Leonard Usina, Mr. J. H. Powell and Mr. Stafford. Mr. Usina pointed out that they would like to rent some parking meter space in front of the window and that they also intended to pave an area in the block just south of sa 1 1 1 21 -2- Z/5/52 them for additional parking,' if satisfactory drainage could be made on the property. After discussion Mr. Frix moved that the application for permit to install a sidewalk service window be granted, also permit to drain the water on the proposed parking lot to the south, as discussed, be granted. Motion was seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously. A letter was received and read from the North Dade Planning Council in which they expressed a desire to know if Miami Shores was interested in participating in the rotation of meetings within the various municipalities and if so what accommodations were available. Council agreed that they should be invited to meet here and at some time have the Council and Planning Board meet with them. A letter was received from the Town of North Miami in which they stated it will be necessary to increase our garbage disposal costs from $125. 00 to $400. 00 per month because of the additional expenses involved in burying the garbage according to Dade County Health regulations. Council thought this fee was rather high and instructed the Village Manager to negotiate for $200.00 a month. It was also suggested that this subject be taken up with the North Dade Planning Council. Mr. James Voorhies and Mr. Fred Mott presented plans for: a motel on the east side of Biscayne Blvd. between 91st and 92nd Streets in the A-1 zone. These plans had been approved by the Planning Board at their last meeting. Discussion followed as to whether or not approval of a motel at this location would have a bearing on the rejection of a motel on 92nd Street. However, in this connection it was pointed out that the Dorsett plans for a motel on 92nd St. zs 1 1 1 2.3 -3- 2/5/52 and Biscayne Blvd. would be immediately adjoining residential property to the rear. It was Mr. Phillips' opinion that the proposed use of the property appeared logical if the neighboring property owners had no objection but, he argued, that the Council could not approve these plans, without discrimination, in view of Ordinance No. 225 which clearly defines "motor courts" and "motels" and prohibits them in all areas. It was finally moved by Mr. Carpenter that further consideration of the subject be tabled until the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phillips and passed unanimously. In view of the Village Anniversary dinner to be held on the 19th of February, it was decided that the next regular Council meeting would be held on Wednesday, February 20th. Mr. Ward announced plans for the Chamber of Commerce dinner celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Village and the 16 years Mr. McCall has completed as Village Manager. A letter was read from Mr. Frank O. Pruitt concerning costs of comprehensive liability insurance. It was suggested that the Village Manager go into this further with Mr. Pruitt and also inquire about a composite compre- hensive general liability and automobile liability policy. Recommendation of the Golf Course Advisory Board for a $3. 00 daily greens fee for freeholders of Miami Shores Village, was approved by motion made by Mr. Carpenter, seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously. The Advisory Board's salary recommendation of $8500 for the Club Manager this year, retroactive to August 1, 1951, was discussed but not approved. In this connection it was suggested that a joint meeting be held with 24 1 25. 2/5/52 -4- the 4-the Advisory Board on Monday, February 18th, to discuss this further. A letter was read from Long Beach, California, enclosing a resolution concerning legislation being proposed which jeopardizes the rights and controls of coastal cities. Mr. Frix stated that he would read the resolu- tion and report on it at the next meeting. As discussed at a previous meeting, an ordinance was proposed amending the Peddlers ordinance insofar as rates are concerned for the use of two or more vehicles in soliciting. Upon motion made by Mr. Franco, seconded by Mr. Frix, ORDINANCE NO. 228 was unanimously passed and adopted, same being entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 206, ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE DEFINING, REGULATING AND LICENSING PEDDLERS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLA- TION THEREOF. " A letter was read from Mr. Charles L. Vocelle, attorney for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dorsett, demanding a permit for the construction of a motel on N. E. 92nd Street and Biscayne Blvd. After a review of the January bills, it was moved by Mr. Franco, seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed, that they be approved. On the unfinished business, the Council instructed that the sidewalk repair bids be in by February 20th. In regard to the railroad siding at N. E. 91st Street, a revised ordinance was read regulating hours of loading and unloading by the Railroad, as well as, by any individual or firm. Upon motion made by Mr. Phillips, seconded by Mr. Carpenter, ORDINANCE NO. 229 was unanimously passed and 26 1 1 1 27 2/5/52 adopted, same being entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE .SWITCHING, LOAD- ING AND UNLOADING OF FREIGHT OR PASSENGER RAILWAY CARS WITHIN THE LIMITS OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE BETWEEN CERTAIN HOURS. In regard to the Olender case for refund on pool dues, the Council asked if the Village Attorney had given his opinion as to the liability involved in cases of this type. It was requested that this be available at the next meeting. Council approved refund of another case pending wherein the member had moved out of town. Concerning the zoning violation at the Miami Shores Lodge, after discussion, it was suggested that Mr. Ansin be invited to appear at a Council meeting to show cause why his license should not be revoked. The Village Manager was instructed to get together complete information on this operation; that is, type of license issued, Certificate of Occupancy, date current turned on, installation of kitchen cabinets, etc. and meet with Mr. Anderson before the next meeting to discuss this with him. It was also requested that the Council be informed as to how long the lights at the Miami Shores Motor Lodge are kept on. Purchase of Lot 15, Miami Shores Bay View.Subdivision, was tabled as the Council did not wish to consider it further. The meeting adjourned at 10:50 P. M. Deputy Cle Approved' , ' Vi lage Manager and Cle k Mayo 28 1 1 1